co·zy,
also co·sy
(kṓzē)
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
adjective: -zi·er, also -si·er, -zi·est, -si·est
- Snug, comfortable, and warm.
- Marked by friendly intimacy. See synonyms at comfortable
- Informal Marked by close association for devious purposes: a cozy agreement with the competition.
intransitive verb: -zied, also -sied, -zy·ing, -sy·ing, -zies, -sies
- To make oneself snug and comfortable: cozy up with the Sunday paper.
- Informal To try to get on friendly or intimate terms; ingratiate oneself: “out on the . . . hustings, cozying up to reactionaries and racists alike” (Chuck Stone)
noun: pl., -zies, also -sies
- A padded or knitted covering placed especially over a teapot to keep the tea hot.
derivatives
- cózi·ly
- adverb
- cózi·ness
- noun
